Download logo The Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joins the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in celebrating the end of the 13th Ebola outbreak in the country. The Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention of the DRC, officially declared, this 16 December 2021, the end […]
African Development Bank Board approves $170 million for investment in Nigeria's digital and creative start-ups
Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of $170 million to finance a digital and creative enterprises program in Nigeria. The investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (i-DICE) is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative promoting investment in digital and creative industries. It is part […]
NBA Africa and Rise Partner to Engage Exceptionally Talented Teenagers around the World
Download logo Rise Challenge Will See 100 Winners Receive Access to a Lifetime of Benefits, Including Scholarships, Mentorship, Opportunities for Career Development and Funding for Future Ventures for Public Benefit; Rise is the Anchor Program of a $1 Billion Philanthropic Commitment by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to Find and Support Global Talent. NBA Africa and […]
USAID Announces New Five-Year, Gender-Aware, Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activity
Download logo Following a publicly announced and competitive selection process, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed a five-year contract with DT Global to expand equitable and sustainable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in the 13 counties that are the focus of USAID’s development strategy in South Sudan: Kapoeta North and Budi […]
Community Adherence Groups (CAGs) bring hope to those living with HIV
Download logo The air was dry, the cloudless sky blue, and the road dusty in the quiet sleepy town of Outjo. With the sun shining mercilessly, hot air blew through the community hall’s windows and wide-open doors on the side and back of the hall. In this hall situated in Damara location was a sea […]
ECOWAS Commission's Conflict Prevention Focal Persons Charged On Synergies, Innovative Approaches
Focal Point Directorates for the implementation of the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework (ECPF) have been charged with ensuring greater inter-departmental synergy, innovative approaches, information-sharing and joint programming on conflict prevention and peace building initiatives. The Focal persons were given the charge at the beginning of their Three-Day Workshop on the 14th of December, 2021 in Goshen, […]
UNFPA receives new USD7 million support from Sweden for reproductive health in South Sudan
Download logo UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and the Government of Sweden signed a 60 million Swedish Krona (approximately USD 7 million) additional funding to boost the provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health services in the country. The contribution is in addition to the USD 13 million signed in 2019 to support the […]
Coronavirus – Mauritius: United States Donates Third Consignment of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines to Mauritius
The U.S. Embassy to Mauritius is proud to announce the third successful donation by the United States Government of 203,580 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine donation was made through coordinated efforts among the United States government, COVAX, and the African Union. The 203,580 doses of the U.S.-Government donated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines arrived […]
UAE suspends entry for travellers from Republic of Congo; tightens travel restrictions with some other countries
Download logo The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have announced the suspension of all inbound flights for national and international carriers and transit passengers from the Republic of Congo, from Friday, December 17, effective 8.00 a.m. This includes suspending the entry of travellers who were […]
Human Rights Council President Appoints Members of Racial Justice Body
Download logo The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan of Fiji, announced today the appointment of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro of South Africa, Tracie L. Keesee of the United States and Juan Mendez of Argentina to serve as members of a recently established body tasked with advancing racial justice and equality in […]